Archives - 15 May 2012, Tuesday

the retail circuit on June 9. I will say this now, expect the numbers to be extremely limited. From what I have heard, Australia will only have 30 pairs of each colorway in the country. I am sure we will have more here in the US, but not by much. Keeping it very Kanye West , pricing i...

frenzy and two hybrid runs, the Air Penny 5 “Orlando” finds Nike and Anfernee Hardaway returning to the signature essence. Cues from former Penny models come in the form of a pinstripe tongue and wavy midsole, while heel tagging points to a new chapter in the series.

Last month, news surfaced that four more Foamposites were to release this year . Today, we receive our first look at the Nike Air Foamposite One “Gold Medal” . This Olympic themed colorway sees a gold upper rest above a clear outsole. Release specifics are unknown at this time, but st...

is still happening, and it will be happening in Australia. According to Brisbane based boutique Laced , the Yeezy 2 will release in limited quantities (30 pairs of each colorway) on Saturday, June 9th for $350AU. Stay tuned for official information on the US release date and price.

Could Nike have planted this seed years ago? Think about it. First we saw the Nike Air Foamposite One “Copper” , which would represent the bronze medal, and then we saw the Nike Air Foamposite One “Pewter” , which of course would represent the silver medal, and now this. For now all w...

Up until now, the Air Yeezy 2 has strictly been a ‘VIP’ only affair, with fellas by the names of Jay-Z , Shawn Pecas (one of Def Jam’s top dogs), and LeBron James being the very select group of people with the shoes on feet. The release of the Air Yeezy 2 has been subject to change po...

slyly been building up to the 2012 Summer Olympic Games over the past couple of years? The ‘Dirty Copper’ was the first to really break ground on the metallic look a couple of years back with its bronze sheen, the ‘Pewters’ were second in line bearing a silvery look, and now the trio ...

This ‘season’ (‘year’ might be a better word, given the circumstances) has been an interesting one for J.R. Smith . Seven years in on his prep-to-pro career in the NBA, Smith chose to avoid all the lockout uncertainty and head eastward to the Chinese Basketball Association. Though he ...

Sugar Ray lives up to his nickname on this Air Jordan 13 Cake . Inspired by Allen’s popular PE , this desert features delicious details such as a frosted signature and hologram. Air Jordan 13 Ray Allen PE Cake Air Jordan 13 Ray Allen PE Cake Air Jordan 13 Ray Allen PE Cake Air Jordan ...

was a big hit when it released back in 1996, and looks to repeat that success when it releases on May 25. Seen here courtesy of ITSB , the model returns to the original model that was released in Philly with the white leather upper and pearlized red accents. Of course, we can’t forget...

dropped this preview earlier today of the upcoming “Gold Medal” Nike Air Foamposite One . Judging from the teaser, it seems safe to assume that the kicks will pair an entirely gold Foamposite shell upper with the usual black nubuck and mesh and a translucent outsole.

Although nothing is confirmed just yet, we'd like to share some interesting details regarding the official release of the much anticipated Air Yeezy 2. Kanye West's second signature shoe with Nike Sportswear, the Air Yeezy 2 is said to be releasing in two colorways on June 9th at sele...

Due to an injury-riddled regular season, Ray Allen hasn’t had many memorable Kicks On Court moments like prior NBA seasons, but from time to time we spot him in superb PEs (see Air Jordan 13 PE , Air Jordan 12 PE “MLK” ). In yesterday’s Game 2 of the Philly vs. Boston series, Ray Alle...

To this point in history, the only signature line that’s endured beyond an NBA superstar’s active playing career is the Air Jordan Legacy, which has survived three different Michael Jordan retirements to remain the most popular series of all-time. The second one of those rare tribute ...

’s latest lineup of colorways continues to impress with one release after another. Following our look at the Eric Koston 1 White/Gum , we now get a glimpse at the soon to be released Dunk Low “Quasar Purple.” This pair features a dark purple suede upper with gold and white trim. Look ...

was drafted last month to the Washington Redskins, he was sure to show some pride with his Redskin themed socks. Bearing the ”Go Catch Your Dream” theme along the top, adidas has put the Team Speed Crew Socks into production. Considering that we should all go catch our dreams, you can...

A new set of images detailing the Nike Zoom Hyperdunk 2011 Low Jeremy Lin “Away” PE has surfaced today, following our initial look yesterday. This new Lin colorway features a predominantly black upper and is accented by orange hits on the laces and Swoosh logos. Like the previous rele...

with both the black and pure platinum versions of his upcoming Nike Air Yeezy 2 model. Jay was recently spotted rocking the Nike Air Yeezy 2 “Pure Platinum” while in Philadelphia, where he announced the Made In America Music Festival that will be held in Philadelphia during Labor Day ...

It seems like Nike/Jordan is dominating the game with its sick onslaught of releases (2012 All-Star, Air Yeezy 2, OG Air Jordans, shall we go on), but it really is an open field of opportunity for other brands right now. Reebok is definitely taking the initiative to make their way bac...

definitely stirred up quite a bit of commotion this past season, and in a short amount of time too. To commemorate his season, Nike put together this pair of Nike Air Force 1 Low “Jeremy Lin” QS, which sports a blue upper constructed from chambray inlays and nubuck overlays.

The 25th anniversary celebration of the popular printed runner continues to heat up with new images of the upcoming Nike Air Trainer 1 “Safari” . This Bo Jackson endorsed silhouette utilizes premium leather on the toe box and inner lining, while implementing safari print throughout th...

This postseason has been quite a showcase for sick kicks thus far. Gilbert Arenas wore the Air Jordan IV ‘Lightning’, Nick Young whipped out the Metallic Red Foamposites , and Kawhi Leonard of the Spurs rotated some white/black/grey Air Jordans during the First Round. It was only a ma...

colorways we’ve seen to this point have quickly come along with nicknames (however precise), and though the pair pictured above remains the sole exception to that rule, there are a couple of Jordan Brand story lines that could weave their threads into this palette. The mix of greys wi...

celebrated his first MVP award similar to the way he celebrated his recent league-best honors . The man handed the heavy hardware made a double-double look like light work, dropping 34 points and 10 rebounds on the visiting Hawks. He did so in the commemorative colorway of the Nike Zo...

We rarely do sales at Burn Rubber, but when we do, we always go a little left field. This sale is the first of it’s kind, it’s the Spring Cleaning “Out The Door” sale. So many people come into the store trying to barter, & we shut them right down. This is our way to let those people t...

With all the sneak peeks and previews of the upcoming Nike Air Penny 5 model, we finally have some detailed images of this anticipated sneaker. Of course, one of the colorways to be released will be inspired by the Orlando Magic. This colorway is predominately black with white and blu...

purple/white colorway of the Nike Kobe 7 System Supreme in game 2 of the Los Angeles Lakers’ Western Conference Quarterfinals series against the Memphis Grizzlies, Kobe has another player exclusive of his signature kicks on tap.

was welcomed last year as the first Nike SB signature for the skateboarding favorite. Going forward, this silhouette arrives this May in a clean white/gum color palette. This particular colorway is now available at select

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celebrates their 10th anniversary this summer with a special Saucony Grid 9000 release called the “Bushwacker” . A relatively toned-down look, this pair consists of black, tan and green tones in a mixture of suede, neoprene, and suede. Finishing this collaboration off is a speckled mi...